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Northwestern Hires Chip Kelly as Offensive Coordinator

The hire positions Northwestern for an offensive reset before the transfer portal window, with a new Ryan Field looming.

Jul 24, 2025; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly during training camp at the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 01: A general view of the Northwestern Wildcats logo on the sideline before the game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium on October 1, 2022 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Northwestern announced the move on Dec. 30, with head coach David Braun calling it a program‑defining addition and praising Kelly’s quarterback development and efficiency‑driven schemes.
  • Kelly was fired as the Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive coordinator on Nov. 23 after a 2–9 start, ending a brief return to the NFL.
  • He served as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator in 2024, helping the Buckeyes win the national championship with a top‑14 scoring offense.
  • Kelly replaces Zach Lujan, whose contract is expiring, taking over a unit that ranked 96th nationally in both total offense and scoring as the Wildcats finished 7–6 with a bowl victory.
  • The timing aligns with the early‑January transfer portal window and Northwestern’s plan to open the new Ryan Field next season, with the school publicly welcoming Kelly on its X account.